With assets worth at least $166,250, your will must pass through the probate court so your heirs may take legal ownership of your properties. The Judicial Council of California’s website notes that the individual who has custody of your will must submit it to the...
You have worked hard to accumulate wealth during your lifetime. After your death, you want to be sure your hard work benefits your children and other loved ones. If you have a child who has a disability, though, it may be risky to give cash or other assets to him or...
You want to provide for your loved ones after your death. You do not want them to be fighting with one another over your assets. You can create estate planning documents to give instructions to your heirs for your care if incapacitated and how to distribute your...
In the months after you welcome a grandchild into your family, you may begin to wonder about passing your assets down to your loved ones. Estate planning can help take that worry away since you can describe what you want in legal documents. Avoiding fights among...